Industry welcomes ETS developments, but EU airlines subdued

For the most part, the air transport industry has reacted positively to the news that the European Commission (EC) has agreed to suspend application of its controversial Emissions Trading System (ETS) to flights operating to and from Europe until after the ICAO Assembly next fall.

For the most part, the air transport industry has reacted positively to the news that the European Commission (EC) has agreed to suspend application of its controversial Emissions Trading System (ETS) to flights operating to and from Europe until after the ICAO Assembly next fall (ATW Daily News, Nov. 12).
Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier said: “Last week’s ICAO Council brings the aviation industry one step closer to a coordinated, globally acceptable approach to ...